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Tuskegee coach handcuffed after Morehouse handshake incident; civil rights attorneys engaged

Tuskegee University men's basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly handcuffed on the court after a 77–69 loss at Morehouse, during a postgame handshake line that security says became dangerous as players entered the floor. Taylor’s civil rights attorneys say the police officer abused him and may pursue a civil lawsuit, while Taylor contends he was trying to remove Morehouse football players from the line for safety; the incident prompted conflicting accounts from school officials and is under review after Taylor was released and continued with his team.

via The New York Times|

#benjy-taylor #college-basketball #morehouse-college

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Handcuffed for safety: Tuskegee coach escorted off court after Morehouse handshake concerns

Tuskegee University head coach Benjy Taylor was escorted off the Morehouse College court in handcuffs after he raised safety concerns about the handshake line and asked security to follow conference protocols. He was not charged, and his attorneys say the detention was unwarranted and intended to de-escalate a potentially dangerous situation.

via WSB-TV|

#college-basketball #handcuffs #morehouse-college

sports1 month ago•34 min saved

Tuskegee Coach Hires Civil Rights Lawyer After Handcuff Incident

Tuskegee men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed after a loss to Morehouse and has since hired national civil rights attorney Harry Daniels to explore possible civil rights litigation. Tuskegee issued a statement backing Taylor, saying security procedures broke down; Taylor said he was trying to move Morehouse players out of the handshake line. He was released without charges while Daniels investigates potential legal avenues.

via OutKick|

#benjy-taylor #college-basketball #handcuffs

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Postgame Handcuffs Highlight Tuskegee–Morehouse Postgame Scene

After Tuskegee's 77-69 loss to Morehouse, coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed by police during the postgame handshake at Morehouse. The incident involved security concerns over football players entering the handshake line; Taylor says he was trying to remove them and was distressed by how the situation was handled. No charges were filed and he was released after the confrontation.

via New York Post|

#benjy-taylor #college-basketball #handcuffed

crime1 year ago•4 min saved

Tuskegee University Shooting: Campus Lockdown and Arrests Follow Tragic Incident

A Montgomery man, Jacquez Myrick, was arrested after a mass shooting at Tuskegee University, where he admitted to firing a gun equipped with a Glock switch but denied shooting anyone. Myrick is charged with possessing a handgun with a machine gun conversion device. The shooting resulted in the death of 18-year-old La’Tavion Johnson and injuries to 16 others. Myrick initially denied firing his weapon but later confessed to using the gun, which he claimed to have modified himself. Authorities are seeking to keep him in custody, citing him as a flight risk and community danger.

via AL.com|

#crime #federal-investigation #glock-switch

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Tuskegee University Closes Campus, Fires Security Chief After Fatal Shooting

Tuskegee University has closed its campus to the public and fired its security chief following a shooting during homecoming weekend that left one person dead and 16 injured. The university president announced the immediate campus closure and the requirement for visitor badges, while also hiring a new security chief to review the incident. The shooting occurred at an unsanctioned event on campus, and a suspect has been arrested. Classes were canceled, and counseling is available for students. The university plans to continue its homecoming tradition despite the incident.

via USA TODAY|

#campus-security #gun-violence #homecoming

crime1 year ago•4 min saved

Tuskegee University Tightens Security After Heroic Teen Dies in Shooting

Tuskegee University in Alabama has closed its campus to outsiders and fired its security director following a mass shooting during an unsanctioned homecoming event that left one teenager dead and 16 others injured. The university president announced new security measures, including restricted campus access and mandatory ID display. The shooting, involving multiple shooters, is under investigation, with one arrest made. The university had previously increased security for homecoming week, but the event was not officially sanctioned.

via ABC News|

#campus-security #crime #gun-violence

news1 year ago•4 min saved

Tuskegee University Overhauls Security After Deadly Homecoming Shooting

Tuskegee University has replaced its security chief and implemented new security measures, including mandatory ID badges, following a mass shooting during its homecoming that left one dead and 16 injured. The university president, Dr. Mark A. Brown, announced these changes to enhance student safety, emphasizing that the campus is no longer open to the public without identification. The shooting occurred at an unsanctioned event, and the university is focusing on student mental health by closing the campus temporarily and offering counseling services.

via AL.com|

#campus-security #homecoming #mass-shooting

crime1 year ago

Tuskegee University Reels from Tragic Homecoming Shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at Tuskegee University that resulted in one fatality. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

via The New York Times|

#arrest #crime #investigation

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Tuskegee University Homecoming Shooting

A shooting during homecoming celebrations at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and 16 injured. Jaquez Myrick, 25, was arrested and charged with possession of a machine gun after being seen leaving the scene with a weapon. The deceased was not affiliated with the university, though some injured were students. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating, and classes have been canceled as the scene is processed. This incident is part of a series of recent shootings at homecoming events across the U.S.

via NPR|

#alabama #crime #homecoming

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Tuskegee University Homecoming Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 16 Injured; Suspect Arrested

A shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama during homecoming festivities resulted in one death and 16 injuries, with 12 people shot. The incident occurred early Sunday morning as events were winding down. An 18-year-old was killed, and one person has been arrested for possession of a machine gun. Multiple shooters are suspected, and investigations are ongoing. The university is working on student accountability and notifying parents.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#alabama #crime #homecoming

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Tragic Shooting at Tuskegee University Homecoming: 1 Dead, 16 Injured

A shooting during Tuskegee University's homecoming weekend in Alabama resulted in one death and 16 injuries. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported that an 18-year-old non-university individual was killed, and 12 people were shot and hospitalized. Four others sustained non-gunfire-related injuries. No arrests have been made, and classes at the university were canceled for Monday as investigations continue.

via NBC News|

#alabama #crime #homecoming

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Tragic Shooting at Tuskegee University Homecoming Leaves 1 Dead, Several Injured

A shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama during homecoming celebrations resulted in one death and several injuries. The deceased was not affiliated with the university, and injured individuals, including students, were hospitalized. The Alabama Bureau of Investigations is probing the incident, and no suspects have been identified yet. The university is working on student accountability and notifying parents as the investigation continues.

via CBS News|

#alabama #crime #homecoming

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Tragedy Strikes Tuskegee University Homecoming: 1 Dead, Several Injured

A shooting during Tuskegee University's homecoming week in Alabama resulted in one death and several injuries, including students. The deceased was not a student, and the number of injured remains unspecified. The incident occurred amid large crowds celebrating the university's 100th homecoming. No arrests have been made, and the Alabama Bureau of Investigations is handling the case. This shooting is part of a series of recent violent incidents at homecoming events across the U.S.

via CNN|

#alabama #crime #homecoming

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Tragic Shooting at Tuskegee University's 100th Homecoming Leaves 1 Dead, Several Injured

A shooting at Tuskegee University during its 100th homecoming celebration resulted in one death and multiple injuries, including students. The deceased was not affiliated with the university. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, and no arrests have been made yet. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating, and the university is working on student accountability and notifying parents. Emergency responders faced challenges accessing the scene due to the large crowd present.

via AL.com|

#crime #homecoming #injuries